Gary Job Corps Center
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Amputations — SAN MARCOS, TEXAS
| Employer | Gary Job Corps Center | Report ID | 2016042762 |
| Address | 2800 Airport Blvd, Highway 21 | City, State ZIP | SAN MARCOS, TEXAS 78666 |
| Event Date | April 2, 2016 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gymnasium and exercise equipment |
| Industry (NAICS) | 923130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.88000, -97.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was stacking weights when a weight fell on and partially amputated his finger.
Incident Summary
On April 2, 2016, a worker at Gary Job Corps Center in SAN MARCOS, TEXAS suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gymnasium and exercise equipment identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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